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Did Hillary Clinton accomplish anything as secretary of State?Even the State Department spokeswoman was, at first, at a loss as to how to respond to that question, certain to be asked more often as the 2016 presidential election season gets closer.
Cliven Bundy on 'the Negro': Why his words aren't a huge surpriseThe Nevada rancher who took on the BLM now posits that 'the Negro' may be better off as slaves. The link between racially offensive views and a certain strain of far-right politics seen at the Cliven Bundy ranch is well established, analysts say.
Hillary Clinton says she's done with new memoir. When's it coming out?Hillary Clinton, addressing women at a conference on developing a new generation of female leaders, made no mention of any political plans, but urged them: 'Dare to compete.'
Invoking 'Fire Pelosi' from 2010, GOP takes on Harry Reid. Will it work?The GOP is trying to demonize Senate majority leader Harry Reid as a way to defeat vulnerable Democrats and take over the Senate. But the tactic's effectiveness is questionable.
IRS takes new hit: Report finds agency gave bonuses to tax evadersThe IRS gave $1,000 bonuses to some 1,100 of its own workers with known tax-compliance problems, a US Treasury report finds. On top of an ongoing scandal over tax treatment of tea party groups, the report is a damaging blow to public confidence.
Georgia adopts law allowing guns at airports, bars, most other placesGeorgia residents with permits to carry guns can now tote their weapons more places, under a bill signed into law Wednesday. The law also reduces the age required to obtain such a permit to 18.
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Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton is one of the most famous, successful, and polarizing American political figures of her time. She’s been making news since her college days, when she surprised a commencement audience by attacking keynote speaker Sen. Edward Brooke (R) of Massachusetts with her own student graduation address. She’s the only former first lady to win election to the Senate and the only former first lady appointed to a Cabinet post.
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Elizabeth Warren memoir: 5 things we learned about liberal hero Liberal darling Elizabeth Warren, freshman Democratic US senator from Massachusetts, released her memoir April 22, 'A Fighting Chance.' Here are five things to know about the book.
Immigration reform: If Obama moves on his own, how big a political risk?President Obama may be ready to ease up on deportations, following reported recommendations under consideration by the Homeland Security secretary. That would please key elements of the Democratic base, but infuriate Republicans.
Mayor's vision for horseless carriages in Central Park sputtersNew York Mayor Bill de Blasio remains fixed on eliminating horse-drawn carriages, unveiling a plan to shift to electric vintage cars. A majority of New Yorkers, though, says, 'Whoa!'
House Democrats raise more cash than GOP, but that alone can't save themThe Democrats' campaign committee notched a $9 million edge over Republicans in first-quarter donations for House races. But that cash advantage is unlikely to have much effect on the outcome of the 2014 midterms.
Obama sticks to Easter in his weekend radio message. GOP, not so much.Democrat and Republican leaders have different ways of voicing their support for Christians and Jews celebrating Easter and Passover. Sincere or not, some of that is political.
Enrollment surge should end debate over Obamacare, Obama saysObamacare has enrolled 8 million Americans, and early data suggest it has a good mix of young people. But President Obama knows Republicans aren't remotely ready to give up the fight yet.
Chelsea Clinton baby: Will Hillary Clinton be less likely to run in 2016?Chelsea Clinton has announced that she is pregnant, setting off all sorts of speculation. With her mother seen as the clear front-runner for the presidency in 2016, it makes for interesting timing.
Two Bidens, a presidential selfie, and a big announcement about 2016Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden and his father, Vice President Joe Biden, both made headlines in the past 24 hours. One announced he's running for higher office, and the other took a selfie with President Obama.
Who could be the next Ted Cruz? Top 10 tea party primaries of 2014. Who are the tea party movement's top candidates in 2014, and what are their prospects? Here's a look:
Obama, Biden pitch job training: Do reforms go far enough?Job training is an important component of getting Americans back to work and the economy humming again. President Obama and Republicans offered dueling messages Wednesday.
Democrats 'whooping' Republicans in fundraising game – or are they?All the first-quarter fundraising results show that Democrats are doing significantly better than Republicans. But Republicans are increasingly raising money in other, more opaque ways.
Obamacare's next chapter: More insurance firms opting 'in' than 'out'?Early indicators signal more competition among private insurance firms in the Affordable Care Act exchanges in the next cycle, a shift expected to help curb the rate of Obamacare price increases.
How did John Boehner's opponent get his campaign ad to go viral? Humor.The latest viral campaign video spoofs an ad for a virility drug. Not bad for a French teacher trying to unseat House Speaker John Boehner. Humor has been a staple of 2014's best political ads.
